Islamabad: Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar met with Trkiye's Minister of National Defence, Yasar Gler, on the sidelines of the inaugural meeting of the Strategic Political and Defence Committee, established under the Makkah Joint Defence Agreement. During the meeting, the two sides discussed bilateral defence cooperation and matters of mutual interest.

According to Radio Pakistan, the discussions between Deputy Prime Minister Dar and Minister Gler focused on enhancing the existing defence relationship between the two nations. Both leaders emphasized the importance of collaboration in defence and security matters as part of the broader strategic partnership under the Makkah Joint Defence Agreement.